BOOKS ON THE BATTLE OF HONG KONG
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru is Tony's second book. It is
more narrative in style, and documents the fate of all aboard
the Lisbon Maru from the fall of Hong Kong through to
death or liberation - and for many of the survivors,
An associated website, the Lisbon Maru, documents that
ship and its fateful voyage. This book, "The Sinking of the
now orderable from Hong Kong University Press and
Amazon. Web Site Click Here
Again Tony Banham proves to be a master of research, a
wizard with words. and sets the bar a notch higher for
authors who tackle the story of The Battle of Hong Kong
and it's aftermath.
Another forgotten chapter of the Battle of Hong Kong and
the suffering of those who fell captive to the Japanese
more narrative in style, and documents the fate of all aboard
the Lisbon Maru from the fall of Hong Kong through to
death or liberation - and for many of the survivors,
An associated website, the Lisbon Maru, documents that
ship and its fateful voyage. This book, "The Sinking of the
now orderable from Hong Kong University Press and
Amazon. Web Site Click Here
Again Tony Banham proves to be a master of research, a
wizard with words. and sets the bar a notch higher for
authors who tackle the story of The Battle of Hong Kong
and it's aftermath.
Another forgotten chapter of the Battle of Hong Kong and
the suffering of those who fell captive to the Japanese
The diary of a Hong Kong Prisoner of War
Thomas S. Forsyth
Published: 1995
No longer available through the HKVCA.
Look for it at used book stores.
Hong Kong Prisoner of War
Based on the Thesis of Captain Grant Garneau,CD, B.A. M.A. LL.B.
Canadian Prisoners somewhere in Malaya
William Allister
Martin Secker & Warberg Ltd. London Eng.
Hostages to Fortune
The fall of Hong Kong...The horrors of Shamshuipo Camp...The tragedy of the Lisbon Maru...The last
days before the atom bomb.
Tim Carew
241 02001 8
Hell On Earth
Aging faster, dying sooner; Canadian Prisoners of the Japanese during WWII, painting a vivid picture of
the experiences of the Canadian POWs and their brutal treatment at the hands of the Japanese
Dave McIntosh (Edited by Legion Magazine) 0-07-552821-5
Diary of a Prisoner of War in Japan 1941-1945
Available in English and French, the author's journal portrays the harrowing experience of Canadian
POWs in Hong Kong and Japan, and a strong French Canadian perspective of the war that is both
moving and informative. The author was one of them. The English edition is available from: VERO, 400
Saint-Eugene, Apt #5, Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, G5L 8S3 or phone 418-723-1423
Georges "Blacky" Verrault
English Edition
2-9804980-1-7
French Edition
2-9804980-0-9
"C" Force to Hong Kong;
a Canadian Catastrophe Recounts the formation of "C" Force in WWII and its departure to Hong Kong
as well as the story of life and death in the prison camps of Hong Kong and Japan Brereton Greenhouse
1-55002-267-9
The Ruins of War Full of interesting pieces of information and history which appears in narratives on
pill-boxes, gun emplacements, batteries, shelters, casualty lists, buildings and more Ko Tim Keung and
Jason Wordie
Escape to Life A novel, in which patriotic guerrillas liberate 1000 human guinea pigs from a Japanese run
experimental death camp. Please remember, it is an historical fact that NO ONE escaped from the
hideous camps. Jan J Solecki
Videos
Canada's Hong Kong Veterans:
The Compensation Story
Hosted by Cliff Chadderton, War Amps CEO and Patron of the Hong Kong Veterans Association of
Canada. It was Chadderton who started the claim, marshaling the strength of six Allied nations and the
Human Rights Community in Geneva
Cliff Chadderton
To order these books through The Hong Kong Volunteers Commerative Association click this line.
Based on the Thesis of Captain Grant Garneau,CD, B.A. M.A. LL.B.
Canadian Prisoners somewhere in Malaya
William Allister
Martin Secker & Warberg Ltd. London Eng.
Hostages to Fortune
The fall of Hong Kong...The horrors of Shamshuipo Camp...The tragedy of the Lisbon Maru...The last
days before the atom bomb.
Tim Carew
241 02001 8
Hell On Earth
Aging faster, dying sooner; Canadian Prisoners of the Japanese during WWII, painting a vivid picture of
the experiences of the Canadian POWs and their brutal treatment at the hands of the Japanese
Dave McIntosh (Edited by Legion Magazine) 0-07-552821-5
Diary of a Prisoner of War in Japan 1941-1945
Available in English and French, the author's journal portrays the harrowing experience of Canadian
POWs in Hong Kong and Japan, and a strong French Canadian perspective of the war that is both
moving and informative. The author was one of them. The English edition is available from: VERO, 400
Saint-Eugene, Apt #5, Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, G5L 8S3 or phone 418-723-1423
Georges "Blacky" Verrault
English Edition
2-9804980-1-7
French Edition
2-9804980-0-9
"C" Force to Hong Kong;
a Canadian Catastrophe Recounts the formation of "C" Force in WWII and its departure to Hong Kong
as well as the story of life and death in the prison camps of Hong Kong and Japan Brereton Greenhouse
1-55002-267-9
The Ruins of War Full of interesting pieces of information and history which appears in narratives on
pill-boxes, gun emplacements, batteries, shelters, casualty lists, buildings and more Ko Tim Keung and
Jason Wordie
Escape to Life A novel, in which patriotic guerrillas liberate 1000 human guinea pigs from a Japanese run
experimental death camp. Please remember, it is an historical fact that NO ONE escaped from the
hideous camps. Jan J Solecki
Videos
Canada's Hong Kong Veterans:
The Compensation Story
Hosted by Cliff Chadderton, War Amps CEO and Patron of the Hong Kong Veterans Association of
Canada. It was Chadderton who started the claim, marshaling the strength of six Allied nations and the
Human Rights Community in Geneva
Cliff Chadderton
To order these books through The Hong Kong Volunteers Commerative Association click this line.
Available through The Hong Kong Veteran's through
The Hong Kong University Press.
This book sets out to describe — in their own words as far
as possible — the fates of Hong Kong’s POWs and
Internees from the moment of capture through, for those who
survived, to the moments of liberation and homecoming.
Space, of course, precludes telling every individual’s story,
but by covering every camp, every draft to Japan, and every
hospital, some idea of each individual’s experience should be
conveyed; hopefully, the sample documented here can speak
for all. As in Not The Slightest Chance, each death is
examined and reported.
Tony Banham is a long-term resident of Hong Kong, having
arrived in the 1980s. He has been studying the Battle of Hong
Kong for almost twenty production of numerous television
documentaries, and helped many children of veterans in their
researches into their fathers' war years. He is the author of
Not the Slightest Chance: The Defence of Hong Kong, 1941,
and The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru: Britain's Forgotten
Wartime Tragedy
The Hong Kong University Press.
This book sets out to describe — in their own words as far
as possible — the fates of Hong Kong’s POWs and
Internees from the moment of capture through, for those who
survived, to the moments of liberation and homecoming.
Space, of course, precludes telling every individual’s story,
but by covering every camp, every draft to Japan, and every
hospital, some idea of each individual’s experience should be
conveyed; hopefully, the sample documented here can speak
for all. As in Not The Slightest Chance, each death is
examined and reported.
Tony Banham is a long-term resident of Hong Kong, having
arrived in the 1980s. He has been studying the Battle of Hong
Kong for almost twenty production of numerous television
documentaries, and helped many children of veterans in their
researches into their fathers' war years. He is the author of
Not the Slightest Chance: The Defence of Hong Kong, 1941,
and The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru: Britain's Forgotten
Wartime Tragedy
DEADLY DECEMBER
The Battle of Hong Kong The Royal
Rifles of Canada, The Winnipeg
Grenadiers.
The saga is told from a Canadian
perspective, using the words of those
soldiers who fought that, long ago,
almost forgotten battle.
Ronald C. Parker, the son of a WWll
Hong Kong veteran, has written a book
that tells the wrenching story of one of
the great battles of World War ll , “The
Battle of Hong Kong ”.
He is the son of Major Maurice A.
Parker, Commanding Officer of “D”
Company, The Royal Rifles of Canada.
Available at Amazon or Lulu for
download or purchase. $19.95 plus
shipping.
The Battle of Hong Kong The Royal
Rifles of Canada, The Winnipeg
Grenadiers.
The saga is told from a Canadian
perspective, using the words of those
soldiers who fought that, long ago,
almost forgotten battle.
Ronald C. Parker, the son of a WWll
Hong Kong veteran, has written a book
that tells the wrenching story of one of
the great battles of World War ll , “The
Battle of Hong Kong ”.
He is the son of Major Maurice A.
Parker, Commanding Officer of “D”
Company, The Royal Rifles of Canada.
Available at Amazon or Lulu for
download or purchase. $19.95 plus
shipping.
Not the Slightest Chance
Quote from the jacket: This book assembles a
phase-by-phase, day-by-day, hour-by-hour account of the
battle. It considers the individual actions that made up the
fighting as well as the strategies and plans and the many
controversies that arose.
Years of research, and superb writing skills, have made this
is the book by which all other books on The Battle of
Hong Kong will be measured.
Tony Banham
Website
0-7748-1044-0
UBC Press
Quote from the jacket: This book assembles a
phase-by-phase, day-by-day, hour-by-hour account of the
battle. It considers the individual actions that made up the
fighting as well as the strategies and plans and the many
controversies that arose.
Years of research, and superb writing skills, have made this
is the book by which all other books on The Battle of
Hong Kong will be measured.
Tony Banham
Website
0-7748-1044-0
UBC Press
Roses in December
The Battle of Hong Kong took place between 8th
December and 25th December 1941. This is the tale of
the Stanford family and how they were affected by this
battle.
It tells of life in the Army, life in the colonies, the battle,
the infamous Lisbon Maru, and how the family coped
with the war, evacuation, repatriation, and post war.
The book is available through Lulu Publishing in 3
formats.
The book shown is approx.$20 Can.
ISBN 978-1-84753-966-3
The Battle of Hong Kong took place between 8th
December and 25th December 1941. This is the tale of
the Stanford family and how they were affected by this
battle.
It tells of life in the Army, life in the colonies, the battle,
the infamous Lisbon Maru, and how the family coped
with the war, evacuation, repatriation, and post war.
The book is available through Lulu Publishing in 3
formats.
The book shown is approx.$20 Can.
ISBN 978-1-84753-966-3
George Thomas Palmer's Story
This book has not been published and is available only
as a cerlux bound document (81/2 x 11) It is the story of
Michael's grandfather's Journey from Prince Edward
Island to Omine Camp in Japan and back home.
It is a well researched, informative account of a member
of "C" Force to Hong Kong written through the eyes of
a grandson. Buy at HKVCA
This book has not been published and is available only
as a cerlux bound document (81/2 x 11) It is the story of
Michael's grandfather's Journey from Prince Edward
Island to Omine Camp in Japan and back home.
It is a well researched, informative account of a member
of "C" Force to Hong Kong written through the eyes of
a grandson. Buy at HKVCA
'C' Force Decorations, Medals,
Awards and Honours
by Vincent Lopata
The book documents the decorations, medals, awards
and honours including citations given to soldiers of the
Canadian Army that fought at the Battle of Hong
Kong, December 1941. Following the battle they
became Prisoners of War of the Japanese from
January 1942 until August 1945.
Lulu Publications
(164 pages) Paperback: $17.81 Download: $10.00
Awards and Honours
by Vincent Lopata
The book documents the decorations, medals, awards
and honours including citations given to soldiers of the
Canadian Army that fought at the Battle of Hong
Kong, December 1941. Following the battle they
became Prisoners of War of the Japanese from
January 1942 until August 1945.
Lulu Publications
(164 pages) Paperback: $17.81 Download: $10.00
Royal Rifles in Hong Kong
1941 - 1945
This reprint contains a few more photographs
than the original and it has a foreword by the
author of Part 1, Grant Garneau.
For those unfamiliar with this book, Part 1 deals
with the historical aspects of the reforming the
Royal Rifles in 1939; the Crown Colony of Hong
Kong; the battle as seen by the RRC; and the
imprisonment following the surrender. Part 2 is
illustrations and photographs supplied by the
veterans. Part 3 is mainly personal accounts.
Royal Rifles in Hong Kong
1941 - 1945
($50, all costs included)
1941 - 1945
This reprint contains a few more photographs
than the original and it has a foreword by the
author of Part 1, Grant Garneau.
For those unfamiliar with this book, Part 1 deals
with the historical aspects of the reforming the
Royal Rifles in 1939; the Crown Colony of Hong
Kong; the battle as seen by the RRC; and the
imprisonment following the surrender. Part 2 is
illustrations and photographs supplied by the
veterans. Part 3 is mainly personal accounts.
Royal Rifles in Hong Kong
1941 - 1945
($50, all costs included)
One Soldier's Story
Canadians who were sent to Hong Kong with only the
munitions they carried off the troop ships and without any
air or naval support, after seventeen days of battling
overwhelming enemy numbers, soon found themselves as
prisoners-of-war in Japanese camps.
Many POWs have taken different routes in coming to grips
with the memories that haunt them still. Sgt. George
MacDonell wrote a book.
Brings together the micro details surrounding a military
action which took place during the battle for Hong Kong in
December 1941
George MacDonell
1550024086
Dundurn Press
($20 plus $3 postage)
Available at HKVCA
Canadians who were sent to Hong Kong with only the
munitions they carried off the troop ships and without any
air or naval support, after seventeen days of battling
overwhelming enemy numbers, soon found themselves as
prisoners-of-war in Japanese camps.
Many POWs have taken different routes in coming to grips
with the memories that haunt them still. Sgt. George
MacDonell wrote a book.
Brings together the micro details surrounding a military
action which took place during the battle for Hong Kong in
December 1941
George MacDonell
1550024086
Dundurn Press
($20 plus $3 postage)
Available at HKVCA
Prisonnier de guerre au Japon
(1941-1945)
À 19 ans Bernard s’engage volontairement dans le régiment
des Royal Rifles du Canada, dont 35 à 40% sont des
Canadiens-français bilingues.Un an plus tard, son régiment est
envoyé à la défense de Hong Kong. Ils ont eu à peine trois
semaines pour se préparer à la bataille. Malgré une résistance
courageuse contre toute attente de victoire possible, après
dix-huit jours de combat féroce ils se sont rendues le jour de
Noël 1941.Les pertes canadiennes étaient lourdes.
Les survivants des Royal Rifles et les Winnipeg Grenadiers
demeureront aux mains des Japonnais comme prisonniers de
guerre durant 3 ans et 8 mois.
Bernard à tenu son journal presque quotidiennement pendant
toute cette période. Dans ce journal Bernard nous raconte ce
qu’il a vécu au jour le jour.
Bernard Castonguay, auteur Renée Giard, rédactrice
*Not available in book stores*
($20 plus $3 postage) HKVCA
ISBN 2-9808972-0-5 (Jun 05)
(1941-1945)
À 19 ans Bernard s’engage volontairement dans le régiment
des Royal Rifles du Canada, dont 35 à 40% sont des
Canadiens-français bilingues.Un an plus tard, son régiment est
envoyé à la défense de Hong Kong. Ils ont eu à peine trois
semaines pour se préparer à la bataille. Malgré une résistance
courageuse contre toute attente de victoire possible, après
dix-huit jours de combat féroce ils se sont rendues le jour de
Noël 1941.Les pertes canadiennes étaient lourdes.
Les survivants des Royal Rifles et les Winnipeg Grenadiers
demeureront aux mains des Japonnais comme prisonniers de
guerre durant 3 ans et 8 mois.
Bernard à tenu son journal presque quotidiennement pendant
toute cette période. Dans ce journal Bernard nous raconte ce
qu’il a vécu au jour le jour.
Bernard Castonguay, auteur Renée Giard, rédactrice
*Not available in book stores*
($20 plus $3 postage) HKVCA
ISBN 2-9808972-0-5 (Jun 05)
At the Going Down of the Sun
Hong Kong and South/East Asia 1941-45.
Quote from the jacket cover:
"the first factual account of what happened to
the allied prisoners and to the British,
American and Dutch families who were
subjected to the callous brutality of their
captors for almost four years. It also covers
the activities of the British Intelligence
Organisation in China which was initially
extraordinarily successful in establishing
contact with the POWs and internees..."
Published: 1981
Oliver Lindsay
0-241-10542-0
Published by: Hamish Hamilton, London,
England
HKVCA
Hong Kong and South/East Asia 1941-45.
Quote from the jacket cover:
"the first factual account of what happened to
the allied prisoners and to the British,
American and Dutch families who were
subjected to the callous brutality of their
captors for almost four years. It also covers
the activities of the British Intelligence
Organisation in China which was initially
extraordinarily successful in establishing
contact with the POWs and internees..."
Published: 1981
Oliver Lindsay
0-241-10542-0
Published by: Hamish Hamilton, London,
England
HKVCA
In Enemy Hands
Canadian Prisoners of War 1939-45
Daniel G. Dancocks
0-88830-240-1
HKVCA
Canadian Prisoners of War 1939-45
Daniel G. Dancocks
0-88830-240-1
HKVCA
Desperate Siege:
The Battle for Hong Kong
Based on interviews with survivors of the
battle and the POW cages, Desperate
Siege is a powerful tale of human
courage in the face of impossible odds.
Published: 1980
Ted Ferguson
0-385-14694-9
HKVCA
The Battle for Hong Kong
Based on interviews with survivors of the
battle and the POW cages, Desperate
Siege is a powerful tale of human
courage in the face of impossible odds.
Published: 1980
Ted Ferguson
0-385-14694-9
HKVCA
The Lasting Honour
The Fall of Hong Kong 1941
Published: 1978
Oliver Lindsay
Available at The HKVCA
The Fall of Hong Kong 1941
Published: 1978
Oliver Lindsay
Available at The HKVCA
No Reason Why
This book, long out of print, has been called the
best book written about Canada's involvement in
the defence of Hong Kong. It covers the
background of the regiments; the politics involved;
the battle; years of imprisonment; and the return to
Canada.
No library on the subject on Hong Kong is
complete without this book! There are a limited
number - new condition - available. It is a hard
cover edition but without a dust jacket.
Carl Vincent
HKVCA
0-920002-12-9
Published: 1981 by Canada's Wings Inc, Stittsville,
ON
This book, long out of print, has been called the
best book written about Canada's involvement in
the defence of Hong Kong. It covers the
background of the regiments; the politics involved;
the battle; years of imprisonment; and the return to
Canada.
No library on the subject on Hong Kong is
complete without this book! There are a limited
number - new condition - available. It is a hard
cover edition but without a dust jacket.
Carl Vincent
HKVCA
0-920002-12-9
Published: 1981 by Canada's Wings Inc, Stittsville,
ON
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